548 B
548 B
my cousin
Amasa was the son of the sister of Joab's mother.
affectionately
"kindly"
took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him
This was a common way for men to greet one another.
dagger
a short sword that is easy to hide and was often used for close-in fighting and assassinations.
bowels spilled
"intestines spilled"
his brother pursued
"his brother went after" or "his brother chased after"
Sheba the son of Bichri
See how you translated these names in 2 Samuel 20:1.